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Gulf Insider
a day ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Announces New Visa for Expats in UAE
Kuwait has announced new visa on arrival rules for expat residents living in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. The new visa was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef Al Sabah. The tourist visit visa is offered to residents of GCC countries and is designed to boost tourism from neighbouring countries. Ministerial Decision No. 1386 of 2025 was published in the official gazette Kuwait Al Youm and is effective immediately. Further details were shared of the major new visa offering: Applicants must have a valid residence visa for a GCC country with a minimum of six months left to run The visit visa will be available upon arrival at ports of entry across Kuwait Local media reports in the country said that the move takes precedent over Decision No. 1228 of 2008, which previously governed the entry of GCC residents into the country under similar provisions. The Ministry of Interior said that new regulations follow Decree Law No. 114 of 2024 concerning the residence of foreigners. Also read: Kuwait Grants Tourist Visas On Arrival For GCC Residents
Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait announces visa on arrival for GCC residents
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah has announced new visa regulations making it easier for foreigners residing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to visit Kuwait. Under Ministerial Decision No. 1386 of 2025, which was published on Sunday in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm and takes effect immediately, eligible GCC residents can now obtain a tourist visa directly upon arrival at Kuwaiti ports of entry. According to the decision, applicants must hold a residence permit in a GCC country valid for at least six months to qualify for the visa-on-arrival facility. The move repeals Decision No. 1228 of 2008, which previously governed the entry of GCC residents into Kuwait under similar provisions. The Ministry of Interior stated that the new regulation aligns with Decree Law No. 114 of 2024 concerning the residence of foreigners. The undersecretary of the ministry has been tasked with implementing the new decision, aimed at facilitating tourism and strengthening Kuwait's ties with neighboring Gulf states.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Daily Tribune
Kuwait Launches Visa on Arrival for GCC Residents
Kuwait has introduced new visa regulations that allow foreigners residing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to obtain a tourist visa on arrival. The policy, announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, came into effect immediately under Ministerial Decision No. 1386 of 2025. To qualify for the visa-on-arrival, applicants must hold a valid GCC residence permit with at least six months remaining validity. This new regulation replaces the previous Decision No. 1228 of 2008 and aligns with Decree Law No. 114 of 2024 concerning the residence of foreigners. The Ministry of Interior has assigned the undersecretary to oversee the implementation of the decision. The move is designed to encourage tourism and strengthen Kuwait's ties within the Gulf region.
